Sunglasses trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sunglasses was worth $9.04 billion in 2024, about 76.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.04B | 76.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.88B | 68.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.24B | 68.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.16B | 55.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.51B | 47.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.31B | 65.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.43B | 64.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.23B | 63.3K t |
Top sunglasses exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (38%), China (35%) and the United States (5%). 189 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 79%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.47B | 38% |
| China | $3.17B | 35% |
| United States | $459.1M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $379.3M | 4.2% |
| France | $250.6M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $242.3M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $117.1M | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $101.5M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $98.9M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $76.2M | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $62.3M | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $57.5M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (19%), Hong Kong (9%) and Italy (8%). 221 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.74B | 19% |
| Hong Kong | $777.7M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $693.0M | 7.7% |
| France | $530.3M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $451.4M | 5% |
| Spain | $350.7M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $306.2M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $283.1M | 3.1% |
| China | $271.9M | 3% |
| Japan | $234.5M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $233.0M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $189.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $118.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $391.61 per kg and China $61.82 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Sunglasses (HS 9004.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9004.10: Sunglasses: corrective, protective or other. HS 9004 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sunglasses?
Italy exported $3.47 billion in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by China (35%) and the United States (5%). In all, 189 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sunglasses?
The United States imported $1.74 billion in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sunglasses?
It was worth $9.04 billion in 2024, about 76.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 189 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of sunglasses per kg?
The world average declared value was about $118.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $391.61 per kg and China $61.82 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for sunglasses?
The HS code for sunglasses is subheading 9004.10, in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9004 page.
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